5 Changes To Reproductive Health Care In The US Since Roe’s Reversal
There was significant movement in nearly half of the states to ban or greatly restrict abortions after Roe fell, especially in the South.
As The World Warms, These Insects Are Thriving – And Bringing Disease
There are very few winners in the climate crisis, but scientists are pretty sure there’s going to be at least one: Mosquitoes. These insects – annoying at best, deadly at worst – thrive in warmth and humidity.
Working While Pregnant: New Protections Roll Out Nationwide
Pregnant and postpartum workers could be entitled to flexible work hours, food and uniform policy changes, and medical leave across the nation.
‘Black Girls In White Coats’ Author Inspires Future Black Female Doctors
The collection of narratives draws on personal and professional challenges and milestones that Black female doctors experience.
BMI Is ‘Racist,’ American Medical Association Says
The organization explored the dangers of using the body mass index (BMI) on people of color in a new report.
Portland, Oregon Dealing With Open Drug Use
Portland is now dealing with open drug use with the approval of Measure 110. Addicts and other users of drugs or the personal possession of small amounts of hard drugs have become legal in Oregon.
The Black LGBTQIA+ Struggle For Equal Pay
Black queer and trans workers make about 80 cents for every dollar a white straight worker makes, and Black queer women earn 85 cents.
20 Facts About Homelessness In The US
About 18 in every 10,000 U.S. residents experienced homelessness in 2022, according to the 2023 "State of Homelessness" report by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
A Low-Quality Education Could Mean Dementia Later
A study by Kaiser Permanente revealed that structural racism in the education system may be why the brain condition heavily affects Black people.
How Reparations Could Relieve Medical Debt For Black Folks
California’s reparations package proposes $1.2 million in payments to eligible Black residents. Here’s how that money could change lives.
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What Black Americans Need To Know About Gum Disease
According to a CDC report, almost 1 in 3 Black adults have at least one untreated cavity, compared with roughly 18% of white adults. Atlanta dentist Dr. Jamar McKay explains why oral health is important.
